The Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area, located in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan, represent the earliest surviving Buddhist architecture in Japan. Founded in the 7th century by Prince ShΕtoku, the complex comprises two main temple precinctsβSaiin Garan (Western Precinct) and TΕin Garan (Eastern Precinct)βplus the separate Hokki-ji temple. These wooden ...